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Educational blog from West End Dental Dr. James Krippaehne's team has created this informative blog to help educate the community.

Latest Posts:

Can I Eat After Receiving A White Filling?

Posted on 5/22/2023 by Office of Dr. James A. Krippaehne
A dentist will ask you to take a few hours without eating anything because the discomfort and swelling around the treated tooth along with the not-yet-worn-down anesthetic effects, make it hard to chew properly. Although it's generally advisable not to eat anything the moment you have had a...
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How Do Problematic Wisdom Teeth Occur

Posted on 5/8/2023 by Office of Dr. James A. Krippaehne
Typically, the wisdom teeth are the last to come in. People may be curious about the reason for their discomfort if their wisdom teeth swell and get infected. Wisdom tooth issues may be diagnosed and treated by seeing a trusted and experienced oral surgeon. How Problematic Wisdom Teeth Occur...
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Smile makeover for best smile

Posted on 4/24/2023 by Office of Dr. James A. Krippaehne
Many patient's who come to our practice always report that they have anxiety when talking in public due to the poor state of their dental health. Missing teeth, stained teeth, gummy smile, and misaligned teeth are some of the causes of people not being able to produce a perfect smile. It is...
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All Posts:

Can I Eat After Receiving A White Filling?
5/22/2023
How Do Problematic Wisdom Teeth Occur
5/8/2023
Smile makeover for best smile
4/24/2023
Snacks That Can Increase Your Oral Health
4/10/2023
How Does It Feel Eating With Dental Bridge?
3/20/2023
What Are the Most Common Dental Emergencies?
3/6/2023
What Is Partial Denture, and Do You Need It?
12/19/2022
Signs That You Need A Tooth Filling
12/5/2022
Best Practices for Healthy Teeth
11/21/2022
Tips to Improve Your Oral Health
11/7/2022
Who Is An Ideal Candidate For Bone Grafting?
10/10/2022
The Link Between Stress and Dental Problems
9/19/2022
Facts About Dental Insurance
9/5/2022
Deep cleaning FAQ
8/22/2022
Adult Orthodontics
8/8/2022
How Many Times Yearly Should You Have Dental Checkups
7/18/2022
Will Braces Offer Dental Solutions to My Situation?
7/4/2022
Charcoal Toothpaste: Is It a Good choice?
6/20/2022
How Can You Prevent Tooth Decay?
6/6/2022
Habits That Hurt Your teeth
5/23/2022
Do You Need a Deep Teeth Cleaning?
5/9/2022
The Consequences of Not Replacing a Missing Tooth
4/25/2022
Lost Crown? What To Do and Steps to Take
4/11/2022
Do You Brush the Roof of Your Mouth Each Day?
3/21/2022
What is Pregnancy Gingivitis?
3/7/2022
How fluoride affects your oral health
2/21/2022
At What Age Do I Get Braces for My Child?
2/7/2022
A Dental First Aid Kit Every Home Should Own
1/24/2022
What Does Stress Really Do to Your Enamel?
1/10/2022
Are Permanent Retainers Perfect for You?
12/23/2021
Facts and Tips: Dry mouth
12/10/2021
Dental Sedation Is Optimal For Patients With Special Needs
11/22/2021
Everything You Need to Know About Dental Impactation
11/8/2021
What You Need to Know About the Dental Implant Recovery Process
10/25/2021
Why Some Teeth Move While You Sleep
10/11/2021
Why Do Dental Goals Matter?
9/21/2021
Never Place Aspirin Directly On a Painful Tooth
9/6/2021
Signs Your Toothbrush Is Old and Needs Replacing
8/23/2021
Best Way to Find Out Answers About Dental Procedures
8/9/2021
Why Do Some Teeth Tend to Chip?
7/26/2021
How Eating Dairy Foods Could Reduce Your Risk of Developing Cavities
7/12/2021
Do You Know What Type of Debris Live in Your Toothbrush?
6/21/2021
Straws Can Leave Your Mouth Feeling Better Than Drinking from a Cup
6/7/2021
How to Tell if You Brush too Hard
5/24/2021
What Vaping Means For Oral Health
5/10/2021
How Palatal Expanders Work
4/26/2021
How Poor Oral Health and Habits Trigger Headaches and Migraines
4/12/2021
Dentures vs. Dental Implants: Which One Should You Choose?
3/22/2021
Can Overbrushing Damage Your Teeth?
3/8/2021
TMD Disorder Symptoms and Causes
2/22/2021
Digital Radiography Myths Busted
2/8/2021
Types of Gum Surgery
1/25/2021
Is There a Link Between Oral Health and Stroke?
1/11/2021
Dangers With Out Of Date Dental Records
12/21/2020
Combating Bad Breath When Out at Work Functions
12/7/2020
Should You Worry About Brand When Buying Oral Care Items?
11/16/2020
How Do Dental Stains Begin?
11/9/2020
Perks of Scaling and Root Planing
10/19/2020
Caring for a Diabetic Mouth is Different
10/5/2020
Fixing a Tooth is About More than Reducing Pain
9/21/2020
Signs Your Baby Needs Relief from Painful Gums
9/21/2020
Foods That Are Great at Naturally Whitening Your Smile
8/24/2020
What Can You Do to Protect Your Dental Crowns?
8/10/2020
Best Juices for Your Oral and Overall Health
7/23/2020
Is Oral Health Less Important Than Physical Health?
7/7/2020
How to Get the Most Benefit Out of Vegetable Juice Without Tooth Damage
6/22/2020
How to Get the Benefits of Raisins without the Damage
6/8/2020
Foods That Prevent Tooth Decay
5/15/2020
How Having Healthy Teeth Can Improve Your Digestion
5/15/2020
The Importance of Eating Crunchy Foods When It Comes to Having Healthy Teeth
4/25/2020
Why Might Your Filling Leak?
4/15/2020
How Brushing Too Often Can Damage Your Gums
3/25/2020
Signs to Keep an Eye Out for Since Early Gum Disease is Painless
3/15/2020
If You Multitask When You Brush, You May Be Missing Areas in Your Mouth
2/29/2020
Digital Smile Design
2/25/2020
Dental Sleep Medicine
2/24/2020
How Water Can Improve Your Oral Health
2/15/2020
What Is It About Coffee That Stains Your Teeth?
1/25/2020
How to Eat Sweets You Love with Less Sugar
1/15/2020
What Does Mouthwash Really Do?
12/25/2019
Weather Can Cause Your Teeth to Hurt
12/15/2019
How to Stop Bleeding After Oral Trauma
11/25/2019
Is Vaping Safe for Your Teeth?
11/15/2019
What's up with CPAP?
10/31/2019
How does digital smile design work?
10/28/2019
What Happens In Your Mouth if You Forget to Brush Before Bed?
10/25/2019
Ways of Telling if You Need to Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed
10/15/2019
Ways That Having Good Oral Health Can Save You Money in the Future
9/25/2019
Things We Look for in an Oral Cancer Screening
9/15/2019
Ways of Decreasing How Many Stains Your Teeth Get
8/25/2019
How Eating Produce Helps to Keep Your Mouth Clean
8/15/2019
Does Hot Weather Cause Tooth Pain?
7/23/2019
Foods That Can Help You Naturally Whiten Your Teeth on a Daily Basis
7/13/2019
Things to Expect if Visiting Us Has Been Delayed for a Long Time
6/25/2019
Ways of Telling if You Actually Brush for Long Enough
6/15/2019
What to Do if You See Signs of a Cavity
5/25/2019
When You Manage Your Stress, It Can Improve Your Oral Health
5/15/2019
Migraines Are Sometimes Caused by Oral Health Issues
4/25/2019
Managing Your Stress Can Boost Your Oral Health
4/15/2019
Ways of Explaining Your Dental Fears to Us
3/30/2019
Uncommon Dental Injuries to Be Aware Of
3/20/2019
Could It Become Possible to Reverse Cavities?
2/25/2019
Can You Feel Your Teeth Shift Each Night? Call Us to Figure Out the Problem
2/15/2019
Nuts Are a Great Snack to Eat Regularly for Healthy Teeth
1/30/2019
Never Place an Aspirin On Your Gums
1/20/2019
What is Dental Pulp Disease?
12/30/2018
What is a Rubber Dam Used For?
12/20/2018
Caring for a New Dental Crown
11/30/2018
Can Your Diet Impact How Healthy Your Teeth Stay?
11/20/2018
Times When You Should Avoid a Fluoride Treatment
10/20/2018
Types of Implants That Can Restore a Lost Tooth
10/30/2010
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